INFORAD v4E User's Guide A B C D About your INFORAD GB Place your INFORAD device on the flexible mat, which is designed to hold it firmly in place. Now connect the USB cable to the cigar lighter adapter provided and insert the other end to socket (E). Plug the adapter into the vehicle's cigar lighter. Once powered on, the green led (D) tells you that the unit is functioning correctly, a melody signal informing that the product is working correctly. Searching for satellites Device operational 5 ­ Updating the on-board speed camera database The speed camera database Your INFORAD is designed to work out of the box and requires no complex installation. It is supplied pre-loaded with a database containing the location and operating direction of over 10,000 speed cameras across Europe. Currently, the UK, Benelux, France, Spain, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Holland and Greece are covered. Consult the web site (see end of document) for further additions to this list. The database will change from time to time as the network evolves. INFORAD has a team of people constantly verifying this evolution to ensure the best possible coverage. Nevertheless, there will be times when you come across a new camera before we do. In this rare situation, please inform us of the location via the INFORAD MANAGER software (Speed Camera Feedback Form) or on our web site. In order to perform these tasks, you will first need to download the INFORAD MANAGER software and register your device so that you can download updates from our web site from time to time. We advise that you register your INFORAD and download the latest database at your earliest convenience. INFORAD MANAGER (IFM) SOFTWARE GPS Speed Camera Warning Device Minimum System Requirements: CPU : Pentium II or better OS : MS Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000, NT, XP and VISTA RAM : 128MB In order to use IFM, you will need to first download the software from the web site (see end of document `Frequently asked questions' for the web site address in your region). IFM allows you to reconfigure your unit and modify among other things, 1.the approach and departure distance of speed camera alarms, 2.enable and use the onboard trip recorder, 3.diagnose faults, 4.manage your own user-defined Points of Interest (POI's) 5.download database updates. In order to download database updates, you must first register the unit on the web site. INSTALLING AND USING INFORAD MANAGER In order to use IFM, you will need to first download the software from the web site (see end of document for web address) and register your unit. Follow the on-screen instructions. If after completing the installation process, no icon appears on your desktop, the chances are your installation was not successful. In this event, please try again. Once you have downloaded and installed IFM you can register your unit. 1.Connecting INFORAD to your PC. N.B. The order in which you connect the cable is important. First connect the USB cable provided in your box to the INFORAD unit and then to your PC. This USB cable provides power and data. There are no other cables to connect. Now start the INFORAD MANAGER software. Once running, click on the `start' button presented by the `welcome page' to begin detection of your device. This should only take a few seconds. If INFORAD MANAGER cannot detect the unit, try another USB port on your PC or check that the cable is properly inserted. Ensure that your INFORAD is connected directly to the PC and not to a `docking bay' used with certain laptops. Once INFORAD MANAGER has detected the unit, you may proceed to the next step. 2.Ensure you have an Internet connection. INFORAD MANAGER needs an Internet connection to perform all functions properly. Please check that your `broadband' or `dial-up' Internet connection is running properly. If not, restart the connection. If the `broadband' or `dial-up' connection is working, go to the next step. 6 - Frequently asked questions 3 - Using your INFORAD CAN I CUT THE USB CABLE? No. If you do this, you will no longer be able to connect the unit to your PC. The cable provided uses proprietary protocols needed to communicate with your PC. If you require a professional installation, contact your local stockist who will be able to advise you about a special harness option. Alternatively, consult the web site for a list of professional stockists. CAN I USE PC NAVIGATION SOFTWARE WITH MY INFORAD? Yes. The INFORAD chip set is compatible with NMEA-0183 v2.0 for this purpose. WHERE CAN I BUY INFORAD OPTIONS AND DOWNLOAD THE INFORAD MANAGER SOFTWARE? For further information regarding options please call 0870 165 3533 (for the UK) or +353 6171 9750 (for continental Europe) or 003 16 27 152 355 (Holland). Alternatively you can go to the following web sites : www.gpsinforad.co.uk for UK customers. 1. Visit the WHERE TO BUY/PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION section for options. Professional installations will incur an extra charge. 2. Visit MY INFORAD for IFM downloads and registration. www.gpsinforad.com for continental European customers. E Before you start Before using your INFORAD, please read this User's Guide it will save you valuable time and effort. Once powered on, the green LEDs will sweep backwards and forwards as the unit searches for the minimum 3 satellite signals needed to calculate the device's position. This search may take between 1 and 5 minutes depending on where you are. If you are on open ground, the search will be quicker than if you are surrounded by tall buildings or crossing a dense forest. Once the satellites have been located, the green LEDs will `freeze' and you'll hear a brief signal informing you that the satellites have been located. If you encounter any difficulties, read section 5 "Capturing satellite signals" and failing that, contact our technical support team (see section 7 - Online technical support ). Sweeping green LEDs Certified speed camera zone Stationary LEDs & melody Certified speed camera zone & excessive speed Buttons and controls (A) ­ The `volume' control. Rotate backwards and forwards to adjust the volume of the audible alarms. N.B. Speed camera alarms are slightly louder than the others. 3 beeps & a sweeping red LED Rapidly sweeping red LEDs & beeps Potential mobile speed camera zone & excessive speed Capturing satellite signals Your INFORAD employs state-of-the-art Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. It has been designed to help you observe the Highway Code and increase your awareness of speed limits and accident black spots. It employs no electromagnetic or laser detection equipment, does not interfere with Police detection equipment and as a result, is perfectly legal in the UK, Belgium, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden. N.B. We strongly recommend you verify its legitimacy in other countries such as Germany and Switzerland before making your journey. (B) ­ The `record' button. Press this button to record your current position (a user-defined `Point of Interest'). A short melody informs you of a successful operation. These user-defined `Points of Interest' (POIs) emit a dedicated alarm (see section 4 - Alarms) and can be managed later on using the INFORAD MANAGER software available from our web site. Potential mobile speed camera zone In order to determine the position of your vehicle, the unit needs to capture at least 3 satellites orbiting the earth. Without this minimum condition, your INFORAD cannot triangulate your position and calculate where you are. When you start the device, you will notice sweeping green LEDs. This indicates that the device is searching the skies for 3 satellites. When it has found a minimum of three satellites, the unit will display 2 green LEDs and emit a short melody. If for some reason, the green LEDs continue to sweep, the necessary satellites have not been found and the unit is not yet operational. If this is the case, please check the following: 7 - Online technical support If you have difficulties installing or operating your INFORAD unit, you can refer to the section «HELP/ FAQs» on the web site or alternatively contact our customer support by email : support@gpsinforad.com. (C) ­ The `speed limit' button. Press this button to record the current speed of your vehicle. A short meolody will inform you that a speed limit has been successfully set. If you exceed this limit, the device will beep until your speed falls below the limit. To cancel this function, press the button again. N.B. Pressing buttons (B) and (C) together will invoke the self-test diagnostic programme. It is preferable to do this only when asked to do so by your reseller or a support technician. If you invoke the self-test diagnostic programme by accident, power the device down by disconnecting the USB cable and then power it back up again by reconnecting it. 3 beeps & a sweeping orange LED Certified SPECS speed camera zone Rapidly sweeping orange LEDs & beeps Certified SPECS speed camera zone & excessive speed 1 - How does INFORAD work? INFORAD monitors your vehicle's exact position using the Global Positioning System satellite network. By constantly comparing your current position against a database of over 10,000 speed camera locations, INFORAD is able to give you advanced warning of impending speed camera zones. 1.Be patient. When starting INFORAD for the first time, it may take a little longer to capture the satellite signals. It should not take more than 5 minutes at most. If it does, contact Technical Support (see end of document). 2.Keep still. For the best results, please ensure that your vehicle is stationary and free from overhead obstructions (garage, tree cover, tall buildings etc...). 3.Check for an athermic front windscreen. Your vehicle may be fitted with an athermic or `comfort' windscreen. This means the windscreen is manufactured with an invisible metal film designed to reflect the sun's heat. Such windscreens tend to weaken and in some cases even block the GPS signal. To test if this is the case, try holding your INFORAD out of the vehicle's window or sunroof. If the sweeping green LEDs become fixed, your unit has succeeded in locating the necessary satellite signals and the likelihood is that you have an athermic windscreen. 4.Check for a heated front windscreen. Your vehicle may be fitted with a heated front windscreen, which could be the cause of signal loss. Please test as in point 3. 5.Mount close to the windscreen. Ensure that your INFORAD is mounted as close to the front windscreen as possible. This is important, as your INFORAD needs a clear `line of sight' to be able to `see' at least 3 satellites overhead. If the unit is not far enough forward on the vehicle's dashboard, the roofline may obstruct the satellite signal and make capture difficult. 8 ­ Specifications 2 - Getting started Although your INFORAD unit is pre-loaded with a speed camera database, the road network is constantly being modified. For best results therefore, we strongly advise you to download the INFORAD MANAGER software and then register your device with us, so that you may update the database from our web site (see section 5 - Updating the on board speed camera database). 4 ­ Alarms Your INFORAD device will warn you of speed camera zones and other events using visual and audible alarms. The display (D) comprises 5 tri-colour LEDs that will inform you of the following situations: 3 beeps & a sweeping red LED between 2 green LEDs A user-defined Point of Interest Rapidly sweeping red LEDs & beeps between 2 green LEDs GPS speed limiter ­ excessive speed 3.Anti-virus software and firewalls. If you have problems connecting over the Internet via INFORAD MANAGER it may be due to anti-virus or firewall software installed on your PC. a.Anti-virus software is constantly monitoring your Internet connection for intrusions. As a result, this monitoring can sometimes interfere with Internet communications to the INFORAD server feeding your PC and INFORAD unit with information. b.The purpose of a firewall is to block data entering your PC coming from certain web sites or accessing certain PC `Internet ports'. INFORAD MANAGER may require these `Internet ports'. N.B. If you have any trouble operating INFORAD MANAGER, it may be that you have anti-virus or firewall software preventing it from working correctly. In this case, you should temporarily disable this software. Alternatively, you may try `lowering' the security settings of your PC or Firewall software If after following all these points your problem persists, please refer to the `Technical Support' link which can be found in the `About' section in the INFORAD MANAGER software. You should complete the form describing your problem. We will investigate the problem and endeavour to resolve it for you as quickly as possible.Alternatively, you may send our support team an email. (See Online techn ...